The Gentle Truth

CHAPTER 9

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My hands were trembling. I was standing infront of Joaquin. We're here at the Municipal Hall for our Civil Wedding. His grandfather wanted it to be a church wedding but Joaquin and i plead to just be wed in Civil.

Ayaw naming masyadong maraming tao. Tsaka ayos na 'to para saakin. Although, Waki really wanted this to be a church wedding too. I just politely refused. It'll cost a lot of money. I don't care if they're rich. I don't want his money. I'm fine with living a simple life. As long as he's here with me.

"We’re here today to witness the union of Joaquin Acacius Alcazar and Alaina Hope Mendez, in marriage. Today, you begin a new life together, founded in love, laughter, honesty, respect, and friendship. The promises you make to each other today should not be taken lightly. A marriage is more than a ceremony – it is a lasting and lifelong commitment."

I bit my lips lightly while looking at Joaquin. Marriage is sacred. Sex is sacred. It shouldn't be taken lightly, but unfortunately we already did. We're not even together – romanticaly, i mean. We're both young and naive. We made mistakes. We fall. We crumpled. We made reckless decisions. But in the moment of time, we'll look back and say that we finally learned from everything we've been through.

"Do you, Joaquin Acacius Alcazar, take Alaina Hope Mendez to be your spouse and to live together as partners, to treat them with love and respect, and to build a marriage that grows stronger and more loving as time passes?"

"I do." Waki answered seriously. His eyes were locked on mine. If I'm being too delusional, i might say that he couldn't take off his eyes from me.

"And do you, Alaina Hope Mendez, take Joaquin Acacius Alcazar to be your spouse and to live together as partners, to treat them with love and respect, and to build a marriage that grows stronger and more loving as time passes?"

"I do." I answered. I smiled at Joaquin. He smiled back. I blinked thoroughly to prevent my tears grom falling. I don't know but i really feel like crying!

We took out our ring as we both exchange vows. He held on my hands, placing the wedding ring on my ring finger.

"I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and devotion, As we join our lives together, Today, Tomorrow, And for as long as our love shall last."

I took out the ring, placing it on his finger.

"I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and devotion, As we join our lives together, Today, Tomorrow, And for as long as our love shall last."

We both smiled at each other. I love Joaquin. With all of my heart. With everything he is. I'm not really expecting to be reciprocated. I'm fine with this. My love for him isn't selfish. It has value of freedom. I love him or her, just the way it is.

"By the virtue of the authority vested in me, I now pronounce you married. You may kiss!"

Everybody cheered. Joaquin stood closer to me, holding both of my cheeks. Caressing it gently. He leaned closer and then pulled away. He shrieked.

"Waitsung! Winx Club! Ang ating agenda!" Tili nya, natawa lahat ng nandito sa courtroom. Pati ang judge na nagkasal saamin.

Kumaripas ng takbo papalapit saamin sina Neveen, Arthur, at si Quirro. Tawa ng tawa lahat ng tao. Tuwang tuwa akong pinagmamasdan na ayusan nila si Joaquin. Nag-spray pa sila ng breath freshener. Nilagyan pa nila ng lip balm at lip gloss ang labi ni Joaquin. Pagtapos ay bumalik na sila sa mga kinatatayuan nila kanina.